Pub Date
15 Apr 2007

Description

Suppose, just suppose, one hundred elephants come to tea and you discover you don't have any tea bags.
Uh, oh. What will you do with a herd of thirsty elephants?
Now that's a worry!
But you can get rid of that worry by offering the elephants lemonade instead.

Adultsthink of childhood as a carefree time, but the truth is that children worry, and worry a lot, especially in our highly pressurized era. This book addresses children's worries with humor and imagination, as hilarious scenarios teach kids the use of perspective and the art of creative problem-solving.

Suppose, just suppose, one hundred elephants come to tea and you discover you don't have any tea bags.
Uh, oh. What will you do with a herd of thirsty elephants?
Now that's a worry! But you can get...

Description

Suppose, just suppose, one hundred elephants come to tea and you discover you don't have any tea bags.
Uh, oh. What will you do with a herd of thirsty elephants?
Now that's a worry!
But you can get rid of that worry by offering the elephants lemonade instead.

Adultsthink of childhood as a carefree time, but the truth is that children worry, and worry a lot, especially in our highly pressurized era. This book addresses children's worries with humor and imagination, as hilarious scenarios teach kids the use of perspective and the art of creative problem-solving.

Advance Praise

"Is a Worry Worrying You?...offers a lighthearted way for kids to confront, and then get past, their anxieties."- Teacher Magazine

"Mixingserious and silly examples, the authors define 'worries' and suggest some coping stategies. This doesn't stray all that far from everyday situations, and may provide some anxiety-ridden children with something to think about."- Kirkus Reviews

"Highly fun and thought-provoking, this worry-less book is a must for today's overstressed kids."- Copley News Service

"Whetherthe worries are big or small, real or silly, the central message of this book shines through: that things seem less worrisome when put into perspective, and a little creative thinking can solve most problems. TheWorry figure, lurking somewhere in every illustration, brings an element of humor that will entertain kids while providing them with lessons of coping that will last a lifetime."- Patty Aubrye, President, Chicken Soup for the Soul

"Is a Worry Worrying You?...offers a lighthearted way for kids to confront, and then get past, their anxieties."- Teacher Magazine

Advance Praise

"Is a Worry Worrying You?...offers a lighthearted way for kids to confront, and then get past, their anxieties."- Teacher Magazine

"Mixingserious and silly examples, the authors define 'worries' and suggest some coping stategies. This doesn't stray all that far from everyday situations, and may provide some anxiety-ridden children with something to think about."- Kirkus Reviews

"Highly fun and thought-provoking, this worry-less book is a must for today's overstressed kids."- Copley News Service

"Whetherthe worries are big or small, real or silly, the central message of this book shines through: that things seem less worrisome when put into perspective, and a little creative thinking can solve most problems. TheWorry figure, lurking somewhere in every illustration, brings an element of humor that will entertain kids while providing them with lessons of coping that will last a lifetime."- Patty Aubrye, President, Chicken Soup for the Soul

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Marzie K, Reviewer

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I quite enjoyed this book and found its advice and tone perfect for the subject of anxiety and for the targeted age range. The illustrations are charming and children should enjoy searching for the Worry monster in the illustrations.
Recommended!

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Flora F, Librarian

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I was simply charmed by this book. Children (and adults!) will learn that worrying can be needless especially when they can in fact do something about the problem. They are also assured that, many a time, some worries are as silly as worrying that you would meet a rhinoceros crossing the road and hitting you!
A great book for parents to read together with their children while talking over some of the anxieties that they might be facing.
The illustrations are adorable too, and features worry as a monster that can be driven away.
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Tina M, Librarian

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I loved the illustrations in this book. It reminds me of Tim Burton's style. The text was equally good. I liked the rhyme and the way animals were incorporated without forcing it. I especially enjoyed how the book gave young readers a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of what worrying is. I like that the story makes the children the heroes and that they are empowered to get rid of the worries themselves.

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EDITION

Paperback

ISBN

9781933718057

PRICE

$7.95 (USD)

Featured Reviews

Marzie K, Reviewer

Recommends This Book

Strongly

I quite enjoyed this book and found its advice and tone perfect for the subject of anxiety and for the targeted age range. The illustrations are charming and children should enjoy searching for the Worry monster in the illustrations.
Recommended!

Recommends This Book

Strongly

Was this review helpful?

Flora F, Librarian

Recommends This Book

Strongly

I was simply charmed by this book. Children (and adults!) will learn that worrying can be needless especially when they can in fact do something about the problem. They are also assured that, many a time, some worries are as silly as worrying that you would meet a rhinoceros crossing the road and hitting you!
A great book for parents to read together with their children while talking over some of the anxieties that they might be facing.
The illustrations are adorable too, and features worry as a monster that can be driven away.
5 stars.

Recommends This Book

Strongly

Was this review helpful?

Tina M, Librarian

Recommends This Book

Strongly

I loved the illustrations in this book. It reminds me of Tim Burton's style. The text was equally good. I liked the rhyme and the way animals were incorporated without forcing it. I especially enjoyed how the book gave young readers a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of what worrying is. I like that the story makes the children the heroes and that they are empowered to get rid of the worries themselves.